Quick Reference
- Full form
- Pus For AFB Stain
- Sample type
- Pus
- Fasting
- Not required
- Sample collection
- Collected by your doctor or at our lab
- Marker measured
- 1
- Report turnaround
- Next day
- Available at
- All locations
About Pus For AFB Stain
This test examines pus samples for tuberculosis bacteria using specialised staining, ordered when a wound or abscess is not healing as expected and TB is a suspected cause.
No fasting is required for the lab analysis, and results are available the next day.
How to Prepare
- No fasting required.
- Our team will guide you on proper sample collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test check for?
It checks pus samples for tuberculosis bacteria using specialised acid-fast staining.
When would my doctor order this test?
When a wound or abscess is not healing as expected and TB is a suspected underlying cause.
Do I need to fast before this test?
No fasting is required for the lab analysis.
How is the sample collected?
Your doctor collects the pus sample, which is then sent to our lab for staining and microscopic examination.
How soon will my report be ready?
Next day.
Can City Care Lab process samples from other clinics?
Yes, we regularly process samples referred from clinics and hospitals across Gujranwala, Sialkot and Daska.
This page provides general health information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Speak with your doctor about your specific results and treatment.